Chrysobothris hubbardi
Fisher, 1942
Chrysobothris hubbardi is a of metallic wood-boring beetle ( Buprestidae) described by Fisher in 1942. The species is part of the large Chrysobothris, which contains numerous North American jewel beetles, many of which are associated with specific plants. Available information about this species is extremely limited, with only basic taxonomic documentation and distribution records confirming its presence in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysobothris hubbardi: //ˌkrɪsɵˈboʊθrɪs ˈhʌbɑrdi//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Context
The is listed in the World Catalogue of Buprestoidea (Bellamy 2008) and appears in collection inventories of North American Buprestidae, indicating it is a valid, described species rather than a . The specific epithet honors an individual (likely Henry Guernsey Hubbard, 1850-1899, an American entomologist), a common practice in Chrysobothris species names.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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